ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Friday said the government has reduced electricity tariffs for industrial consumers by Rs4.04 per unit under a special relief package announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
In a statement, the minister said the financial burden on industrial electricity bills, which stood at Rs8.90 per unit at the beginning of the current government’s tenure, has now been brought down to zero. He added that the move would also result in a reduction in wheeling charges, with industries benefiting from an average cut of Rs4.04 per unit under the cross-subsidy mechanism.
As a result of these measures, Mr Leghari said electricity would now be available to industrial consumers at around 11.5 cents per unit, a development expected to significantly improve industrial competitiveness and help lower production costs.
The minister attributed the decision to the prime minister’s leadership and vision, noting that the relief package reflects the government’s strong commitment to revitalising industry and supporting economic growth.
Concluding his statement, Mr Leghari expressed confidence in the country’s economic trajectory, saying the initiative is in line with the government’s broader vision of “Uraan Pakistan.
